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Weather & Climate in Cáchira, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cáchira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,585 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,585 ft (2,007 m) |
| Area | 190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7410°N, 73.0483°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 108 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 133 km | 51 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 111 km | 164 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 128 km | 9 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 116 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 125 km | 39 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 112 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 112 km | 155 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 102 km | 158 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 112 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 105 km | 164 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 116 km | 162 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 108 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 155 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 109 km | 159 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 102 km | 156 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in |
Cáchira has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.0").